The Wasp — 1894 — page 393: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page mixes social commentary with humor columns. The main cartoon (top left) shows a large decorative "Q" with a figure climbing it—likely satirizing a social climber or pretentious person, though the specific reference is unclear. The text discusses San Francisco society: mentions of Stratford-on-Avon, Shakespeare references, and "Country Club" shooting activities suggest satire of upper-class leisure pursuits. References to "duck season," "chicken fighting," and "cock-pit" activities indicate mockery of wealthy sportsmen's pastimes. The bottom illustration titled "He Had Been There" appears to depict a domestic scene, likely satirizing marital relations or social pretension, though specifics are unclear from the image alone. Overall, the page targets San Francisco's elite social circles and their affectations.